PPCT Study Guide--169th Class Exam Questions & Answers 2023/2024
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PPCT Study Guide--169th Class Exam Questions & Answers 2023/2024
What is Fluid Shock Wave - ANSWER-Principle based on using motor nerve points as targets and using a method of striking that maximizes the transfer of kinetic energy
Difference between "Inverted U Law" and "Catastrophe Theory"...
PPCT Study Guide--169th Class Exam
Questions & Answers 2023/2024
What is Fluid Shock Wave - ANSWER-Principle based on using motor nerve points as targets and using a
method of striking that maximizes the transfer of kinetic energy
Difference between "Inverted U Law" and "Catastrophe Theory"? - ANSWER-Inverted U Law: states that
performance will gradually deteriorate as stress increases
Catastrophe Theory: states that performance will plummet as stress increases--bottom falls out
What is the balance between PNS and SNS called? - ANSWER-Homeostasis
What is the "Tactical Acceptability" component based on? - ANSWER-The most common types of
resistance
What is the "Medical Acceptability" component based on? - ANSWER-Medical research determining
PPCT was okay medically
What is the "Legal Acceptability" component based on? - ANSWER-Legal research that determined PPCT
was okay legally according to case law, etc.
What is tactical breathing? - ANSWER-Inhaling for 2 seconds, Exhaling for 2 seconds
What is "Survival Stress"? - ANSWER-A deadly force threat perception that starts SNS discharge
What is Hick's Law - ANSWER-States that reaction time increases at a near constant amount as the
number of alternatives is doubled
--Simpler and fewer techniques you use, the more likely you are to use them successfully.
,What is another name for the reactionary gap? - ANSWER-Safe Zone
What is balance displacement? - ANSWER-The use of control technique that displaces balance through
the principles of leverage
What is stunning? - ANSWER-The stimulation of overwhelming sensory input that is sudden, intense, and
unexpected
What is striking? - ANSWER-Method used to create motor dysfunction
What is pain compliance? - ANSWER-Use of pain to control resistive behavior
--System of punishment (pain) and reward (removal of pain) for compliance.
What is motor dysfunction? - ANSWER-Control striking techniques which over stimulate motor nerves,
causing temporary muscle impairment.
What escort positions have we learned? - ANSWER-1. Escort position
2. Escort position distraction (Knee strike)
3. Transport wrist lock (Takedown)
4. Straight arm bar takedown
What does the "one plus one" theory state? - ANSWER-Advocates that officers can use one level of force
higher than the level of resistance used by the subject.
What does tactical breathing do? - ANSWER-Lowers blood pressure and heart rate
What do you use to displace balance? - ANSWER-Leverage
What is "Combat anxiety"? - ANSWER-Anticipation of danger
, What hormone is released during activation of the SNS? - ANSWER-Epninephrine
What heart range is best in a fight? - ANSWER-115-145 bpm
What is "Combat Stress"? - ANSWER-After event symptoms that are a result of activation of the SNS.
What are the three components of acceptability of PPCT? - ANSWER-1. Legal
2. Medical
3. Tactical
What are triggers for the SNS? - ANSWER-1. Objective Threat Perceptions
2. Objective Fear Perceptions
3. Physical Exhaustion
4. Startle Response
What are the two most common types of resistance from the escort position? - ANSWER-1. Side arm curl
2. Straight arm lockout
What are the types of motor skills - ANSWER-1. Gross
2. Complex
3. Fine
What do you call it when someone is pacing back and forth, staring you down, and pounding their fist on
their chest? - ANSWER-Psychological Intimidation
What do you call it when someone doesn't do something you tell them to lawfully do? - ANSWER-Verbal
Non-Compliance
What blocking techniques have we learned? - ANSWER-1. Outside Check
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